Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.15304 - Definitions; L to T
Rule 5304.
(1)
"Limbing" means to cut limbs from a felled tree.
(2) "Qualified line clearance tree trimmer"
means an employee trained to work in the proximity of energized conductors such
as, but not limited to, an employee for an electric power or communications
company.
(3) "Saddle belt or rope
saddle" means a personal protective device used to support an employee when
connected to a climbing rope or safety strap.
The saddle belt or rope saddle encloses the waist and legs or hips of the wearer.
(4) "Safety strap" means a restraining line
secured at both ends to a safety belt or saddle to hold an employee to a fixed
object.
(5) "Scare line" means a
rope used to attach tools or equipment to a safety belt or saddle.
(6) "System operator/owner" means the person
or organization that operates or controls the electrical conductors
involved.
(7) "Tree worker" means
an employee who does tree pruning, trimming, repairing or removal and works
with the equipment used in such operations.
(8) "Topping" means to cut off the uppermost
parts of a tree.
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